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Newport Beach rocker Mark McGrath and his band, Sugar Ray, put on an action-packed performance at Serving People in Need’s (aka SPIN) silver anniversary bash at the Hyatt Regency Surf City. Sounds phenomenal, right? Wait till you hear the rest. Celeb chef Charlie Palmer joined the resort’s culinary pro Manfred Lassahn in concocting a four-course meal for the 380 attendees, who also bid on auction goodies like a trip to Paris—and their generosity helped bring in $220,000. Oh, and about that concert: McGrath, who entertained at the first dinner, brought the house down when he shared his thoughts about the nonprofit’s efforts. Now that’s a positive spin! –Photos by Rene Lopez Photography